Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
2509 NORTH 24TH STREET
PHOENIX AZ 85008
Phone: 6022731347
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Arizona average: 0.3 star lower (3.3), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the Phoenix average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 86.9 |
| Occupancy | 80% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | THE ENSIGN GROUP (344 facilities) |
| County | Maricopa |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1972-08-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 035014 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 8 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.63 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.35 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is Desert Terrace Healthcare Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center have?
CMS certifies 108 beds; the facility reports an average of 86.9 residents per day (about 80% occupancy).
Does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has Desert Terrace Healthcare Center been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.